- Both North Dakota State University-Main Campus (NDSU) and South Dakota State University (South Dakota State) are public.
- NDSU is located in Fargo, ND and South Dakota State is located in Brookings, SD.
- NDSU has more expensive tuition of $15,511 than South Dakota State ($12,809).
- South Dakota State has tighter acceptance rate of 91.37% than NDSU (91.59%).
- South Dakota State has higher SAT scores of 1,140 than NDSU (1,095).
- NDSU is larger with 12,242 students than South Dakota State (11,327 students).
North Dakota State University-Main Campus View More Rivals | South Dakota State University View More Rivals | |
| #223 in National Universities #3 in North Dakota | Rankings | #122 in National Universities #2 in South Dakota |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Fargo, ND | Location | Brookings, SD |
NDSU| Known as | South Dakota State | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $10,857 North Dakota residents $15,511 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $9,299 South Dakota residents $12,809 out-of-state |
| $8,746 North Dakota residents $12,538 out-of-state | Graduate | $9,384 South Dakota residents $16,917 out-of-state |
| $5,925 | Financial Aid | $4,636 |
| Admission | ||
| $35 | Application Fee | $20 undergraduate $35 graduate |
| 91.59% | Acceptance Rate | 91.37% |
| 44.75% | Yield | 44.79% |
| 1,095 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,140 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 12,242 | Total Students | 11,327 |
| 10,096 | Undergraduate | 9,917 |
| 2,146 | Graduate | 1,410 |
| 750 | Online Enrollment | 2,128 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 63% | Graduation Rate | 59% |
| 22% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 75% | Retention Rate | 79% |
| $55,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $50,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,563) $4,200 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,137) $4,136 average annual costs |
| ✔ (99 meals per week) $4,920 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 534 Full-time 140 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 497 Full-time 144 Part-time |
| 2,335 Full-time 199 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,657 Full-time 226 Part-time |
| $84,686 for Faculties $63,010 Part-time | Average Salary | $79,242 for Faculties $56,822 Part-time |